Council meeting pieces - 17 November 2021
Published on 18 November 2021
2021/2022 Community Grants Program – Round Two
Campaspe Shire Council has approved seven applications from round two of the 2021/2022 Community Grants Program. This program offers financial support to not-for-profit community organisations, groups and associations for projects, events, exhibitions and performances.
$3,500 Echuca Moama Toy Library to purchase themed party packs to be available for families to hire.
$3,000 Echuca Moama Search and Rescue to purchase a compressor and toolboxes.
$3,000 Echuca Moama Apex Club Inc to purchase an automatic log splitter which will allow them to implement a sustainable wood chopping program.
$3,800 Rotary Club of Rochester Inc to establish Disability Discrimination Act compliant pathways throughout the community garden at the Heritage Rochester Court House.
$4,000 Echuca Moama Rotary Club Inc to carry out facility improvements to encourage broader community use of the venue.
$2,600 Stanhope and District Development Committee Inc to purchase 3 iPads to support community members to access services such as MyGov and Centrelink.
$3,072 Girgarre Development Group Inc to purchase gazebos, outdoor chairs, tables and umbrellas.
The next grant round will open in March 2022.
Business Assistance Grants – Round One
Campaspe Shire Council has approved six applications from round one of the 2021/2022 Business Assistance Grants Program. These grants offer financial support to local businesses to diversify and expand, as well as attracting new business to the Campaspe Shire.
$1,490 The Port Folio to purchase additional easels for their adult workshops
$3,000 The Social Wine Bar to develop the rear of the site along the interface with the Campaspe River Walk.
$5,000 Echuca Distillery to purchase canning equipment, allowing them to expand a ‘ready to drink’ range.
$3,000 Bryants Buds Pty Ltd to assist with relocation costs and the purchase of a cool room.
$3,000 Fuzion Café to purchase outdoor dining equipment.
$10,000 Billabong Ranch Adventure Park Pty Ltd to purchase cabinets, mannequins, screens and surround sound, and a fit-out.
Business Assistance Grants (Round Two) will open in March 2022.
10-Year Capital Works Program Adopted
Campaspe Shire Council’s 10 Year Capital Works Program, identifying infrastructure projects until 30 June 2031, has been adopted. Having a rolling program of works over the next decade allows Council to take a long-term view of capital projects while maintaining flexibility to take account of changes to the condition of assets, community engagement, strategic considerations and funding announcements.
The Program remains subject to annual review as part of Council’s consideration of its Budget.
The Capital Works Program includes the building, upgrade and renewal of all Council-owned infrastructure, including roads and road-related assets such as drains, kerb and channel, and road shoulders; bridges; buildings; footpaths; cycling paths; open spaces, sports grounds, parks and playgrounds; paddlesteamers; retaining walls and more.
Responsive Grants Program
The Responsive Grants Program provides funding for community initiatives. Campaspe Shire Council has approved $1,000 to Kyabram Parkland Golf Club Inc towards the construction of a pedestrian crossing across a concrete drain.
Community Event Sponsorship
Council has approved three applications for Community Event Sponsorship.
- Girgarre Development Group Inc will receive $5,000 cash for event support and $400 in-kind support for waste management for the Girgarre Moosic Muster.
- Alcoholics Anonymous will receive $2,100 in-kind for the venue hire of Kyabram Stadium to hold the Kyabram 50th Anniversary AA Minicon.
- The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch Inc will receive $5,000 cash and $600 in-kind support for the use of temporary white picket fencing and event bunting for the Victorian Scout Jamboree at the Elmore Events Centre.